25 May 2011

THE ARTICHOKE [by Verwho?]

In The Artichoke, Verwho? transforms the act of eating an artichoke into sensual pleasure. Using the image of peeling, preparing and eating an artichoke, she takes the reader through a seduction of the protagonist, removing her hard defense to uncover her softness within.

When I received Verwho?'s zine, I wasn't expecting much. It was short. It was a comic. However, when I opened it up, I was amazed. Not only was her zine attractively illustrated, it was beautifully worded as well.

Damn, this zinester is cool. Check out her website and buy her art: www.verwho.com.

Who Is Zio?

Zio is a co-founder and key organizer of the Ravenswing DIY Fair, Ottawa's craft and zine fair. He also writes a zine, Electric Mayhem. He loves zines because they defy censorship and encourage freedom of expression. For information on getting reviewed, email ravenswingottawa@gmail.com.